Ford Motor Company is increasing production while facing a mixed sales picture across its major vehicle segments. August results showed overall declines in some tracking periods, while trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and selected passenger vehicles continued to find strong demand. The phase-out of the Escape and changing performance across Ford’s lineup have also influenced the company’s […]
Ford Just Dropped the F-150’s Base V6: Is the 3.0-Liter EcoBoost a Better Move?
It looks like the 2027 Ford F-150 will get a major refresh: a leak about dealer ordering information indicates a number of significant changes are in store for the entire range of full-size pickup trucks. AlthoughFord hasn’t confirmed all the facts within the document as absolute yet, the leaked info about the trucks covers powertrains, […]
10 Unusual Stories and Creative Fixes Reported by Mechanics in Auto Repair Shops
So, you’re taking your car to a mechanic. You likely assume you can just get the normal work done: replacing parts that have worn out, fixing the odd noises, cleaning up those leaky bits and oily areas, maybe just brushing away 40 years of dust and filth off your engine! Sometimes, vehicles will come in […]
Strike Averted? GM & Unifor Strike Tentative Deal For Canadian Auto Workers
Following 12 days of negotiation, Unifor and General Motors have reached tentative labor agreements with over 4,600 unionized auto workers in Ontario, as a potential roadmap forward. On August 10th negotiations started and ended with the tentative agreements of August 22nd. The agreement is a significant milestone for the workers at a number of major […]
Nearly 955,000 Stellantis Vehicles Recalled , Is Your Rear‑View Camera At Risk?
Stellantis has issued an official statement regarding a huge voluntary safety recall for almost 955,000 cars due to a defect in their radio software that causes the rearview camera image not to display. This problem can happen once the driver shifts to reverse gear, thus depriving him of the camera view on his center screen […]
Decoding the 3000 Rule: How to Decide Between Keeping Your Car or Trading In
When the mechanic provides you with a large estimate on the repair, it can make any car owner pause and reconsider their budget. When considering if an older car needs repair or if it should be replaced with a newer model, it is important to have a realistic method to compare the costs. That’s where […]
10 Infamously Flawed Royal Navy Aircraft That Failed To Deliver
Despite the Royal Navy of Britain, the creation of naval aviation was not at all simple, having difficulties such as launching the plane at sea was an innovation, aircraft on the aircraft carrier deck would run into engineering problems unlike those taking flight from the land such as how to fit take-off and landing strips […]
Found After 50 Years! This 1968 Pontiac GTO Only Has 19,000 Miles
Finding an abandoned muscle car buried in a dust-covered shed is the fantasy of any automobile enthusiast. Unfortunately, the reality is rarely as exciting as the dream. Barn finds typically are vehicles that were used, ab used, and then banished to the garage where they sat, rusting, until their discovery. However, every once in a […]
10 Legendary Drag Racers From the 1970s That Turned Factory Muscle Into Track Monsters
The 1970’s were the golden age of the revered Pro Stock class, where “Factory hot rods” battled in exhilarating head-to-head duels. Back in those days, we hadn’t yet seen drag racing dominated by a single breed of Cheve; factory racing teams at Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, and American Motors all actively threw massive cash into […]
Bypassing Detroit: How a Dealer-Driven Engine Swap Redefined Muscle Car Performance
Detroit’s muscle car era was all about power, but corporate rules, regulations, insurance pressure, and divisional competition limited what automakers could offer. Engine and emissions restrictions also kept many cars from reaching their full potential. By the early 1970s, racers and muscle car builders discovered they could modify these cars for much greater performance. Chevrolet […]